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Colm Jordan, president of the Union of Students of Ireland

Current job: President, Union of Students of Ireland

What schools did you attend? St Brigid's Boys NS, Dublin 18. Coláiste na Rinne, Co. Waterford (for sixth Class), Clonkeen College, CBS, Co Dublin

Had you any famous classmates? Give the class of '97 a chance we're only 23/24!

Hidden talents at school? Drama, debating and public speaking.

Where did you go to college? DIT, Aungier Street, Facility of Business

Best subject? Economics

Worst subject? French

Most inspirational teacher and why? Mr Kevin O'Donoghue, art teacher. He made me look at the world differently and facilitated learning.

What do you think of Noel Dempsey? If he met us more often I could tell you!

What's the best thing about the Irish educational system? Its participants!

What's the worst thing? Funding at every level! No new investment in education forcing each sector to "rob Peter to pay Paul".

What song most reminds you of your school days? Whatever by Oasis (sung at our graduation!)